Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Burnley. You will provide individual support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEN, strong communication skills, a calm and patient approach, and a commitment to safeguarding. This full-time role runs 8.30am to 3.30pm, with training and ongoing professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational or SEN setting.
• Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, or learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Ability to adapt learning and support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• Assist pupil to access the curriculum and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Implement strategies and interventions as directed by the class teacher and SENCO.
• Support the pupil's social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, independence, and engagement.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support the pupil's individual needs.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN knowledge

Communication skills

Calm empathetic approach

Adaptability

Safeguarding commitment

Qualifications desirable

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential? We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school community.

This rewarding role involves providing individual support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley

Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Contract: Full-Time: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• - Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs.
• - Assist the pupil in accessing the curriculum and participating fully in classroom activities.
• - Implement strategies and interventions as directed by the class teacher and SENCO.
• - Support the pupil's social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• - Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, independence, and engagement.
• - Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• - Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support the pupil's individual needs.
• - Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• - Experience working with children, ideally within an educational or SEN setting.
• - Knowledge of additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, or learning needs.
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• - A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• - The ability to adapt learning and support strategies to meet individual needs.
• - A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• - Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• - A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• - Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• - The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey.
• - Dedicated support from school leadership and colleagues.
• - A rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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